Sweet Freedom

Ran 1.26 miles in 16:39 @ 13:13 min/miles pace, weather was cloudy, temperature around 81 degrees.

And oh how nice it was! :) I could have easily gone longer, but per doc's orders I am taking it slowly getting back to running. I figure if I take it nice and easy for the next month, the the first week of September I will be ready and able to really start training for distance and speed.

I also did a full circuit, strength training today as well. That felt good too. The only machine I had issues with was the leg press and it didn't hurt - more discomfort. I have a feeling once my leg/knee gets stronger and more stable that will subside.

The Doc cleared me to resume normal activities (if you didn't catch that), but he does want me to take it easy for the next 3 weeks while I go through one more round of anti-inflammatory meds just to make sure its all knocked out of my knee. I'll start that round on Saturday (for reasons I won't go into here) and it will last 3 weeks.

Tomorrow will be an hour of Pi-Lo (pilates/yoga mix) and the studio. I like it a lot, but its wicked hard sometimes. My body just isn't made to bend like that I don't think! LOL